PED 151: Introduction to Health and Physical Education

Instructor: Kevin L. Hill, Instructor, HPLS Office: Rice 105
Phone: (O) 375-7304 (H) 375-2980
E-mail: kehill1@wsc.eduOffice hours: M-W-F, 1:00-2:00pm; T-Th, 8-9am
Credit hours: 2 Dates of course: 1-14-97 to 5-9-97 Time: T,Th, 9:30-11:45
Location: Rice 14

Text: Freeman, W. H. (1997). Physical Education and Sport in a Changing Society (5th ed.). Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon.

Course Description:

A study of the foundations and philosophies of Health and Physical Education with a review of the history and principles of each.

General course goals:

The course activities, lectures, and assignments are intended to provide opportunities for students to accomplish the following:

The student will:

1.Demonstrate an Understanding of the terms and definitions used in health and physical education.

2.Demonstrate an Understanding of the heritage of the profession of physical education and health education.

3.Demonstrate an understanding of past and current philosophies of physical and health education.

4.Discuss the current trends and issues in the profession in the context of its historical development.

5.Examine potential careers in the fields of physical education and health education.

6. Develop written and oral communication skills.

Academic development:

This course should enrich overall academic development by broadening students' backgrounds in education.

Program goals:

This course provides students with opportunities to develop basic knowledge, understanding, and skills necessary for careers in health and physical education.

General education goals:

This course aids in the promotion of good health and lifelong fitness.

Learning facilities and resources:

Students should make use of the Conn Library for additional materials and references.

Attendance:

Class attendance is expected on a regular basis. You are also expected to be on time. Frequently being tardy is a sign of someone who is unorganized and/or undisciplined. Students are responsible for obtaining notes and other pertinent information from fellow students if a class is missed. Unexcused absences on test days will result in a zero for the test.

Participation:

Students will be expected to contribute to class discussions and to participate in all activities.
Grading Scale: 93-100 A ..........90-92 A- ..........87-89 B+.......... 83-86 B ..........80-82 B-
73-76 C..........70-72 C-..........67-69 D+..........63-66 D.........60-62 D-..........77-79 C+
59 and below F

Grading:

1. Mid-term exam........................................................50 points

2. Final exam...............................................................50 points

3. Professional Development.........................................25 points

4. Various class assignments.................................approx. 75 points

5. Research Paper / presentation....................................100 points

Total: 300 points

Assignments:

1. Mid-term exam: Will cover chapters 1-7 in the Freeman text, plus class discussions.

2. Final exam: Will cover chapters 8-10 in the Freeman text, material presented in class regarding Health Education, and all class discussions.

3. Professional Development: You are encouraged to join the WSC physical education teachers club known as the K.I.C.K. Club.You may gain all the allotted 25 points by joining the club, participating in our meetings and activities. The number of points you will be given depends upon your level of involvement.

If it is absolutely impossible for you to participate in this organization (e.g. live too far out of town, family responsibilities, or work responsibilities) you should meet with the instructor to decide on an alternative activity. Please make these arrangements early in the semester.

4.Various class assignments: These will be brief assignments which students will be asked to complete for the next class. Examples could include: writing your opinion concerning some relevant issue, doing a short small-group project, reading an article, etc.

5. Research Paper: Select a topic which interests you and is relevant to the content of this course. This could include anything concerning history, philosophy, trends, or issues in physical education or health education.

This assignment has two purposes:

1. For you to become an expert on some area in which you have an interest.

2. To develop your research and writing skills.
The paper should be 3-5 pages (typed) in length. You should have a minimum of 3 quality sources, i. e. professional journal articles or books. Use APA style for writing your paper and citing sources. The paper should include the following:

a. Title page
b. Introduction
c. Body
d. Conclusion
e. Reference page

Students will be required to hand-in a first draft to me prior to the final draft. To use this assignment as a tool to improve your writing I will look at the paper and make suggestions for improvement. I will want to meet with each individual to discuss their paper after the first draft has been submitted.
The Paper will be graded using the evaluation form found in Appendix A of this syllabus. Students should read the form carefully to understand what is expected and how the paper will be evaluated.
A brief presentation of your paper will be required. Failure to do the presentation will result in the loss of 20 points from the maximum 100 points for the assignment.

Tentative Schedule

Week 1 Introduction, discuss syllabus, Read ch.1 Freeman Defining physical education

Week 2 Subdisciplines of physical education, Read ch.2 Discussion about doing research for your paper

Week 3 Physical education in the ancient world, Read ch.3 Discussion about writing a research paper, & AA

Week 4 Medieval society and physical education, Read ch.4

Week 5 Early American physical education, Read ch.5

Week 6 Birth of modern sport, Read ch.6

Week 7 Modern physical education, Read ch.7
Mid-term exam, Feb. 27

Week 8 Philosophy of physical education, Read ch.8

Week 9 Ethics in physical education and sport, Read ch.9

Week 10 Careers in physical education and sport, Read ch.10
First draft of research paper due, Mar. 27

Week 11 Defining health education Meetings with students to discuss papers

Week 12 Health education philosophy

Week 13 History of health education Final draft of research paper due, Apr. 17

Week 14 Governmental initiatives for health education

Week 15 Presentations

Final exam, May 7, 3:30pm

Appendix A

Criteria for Grading the Research Paper

1. Sophistication of Analysis

In the best papers, the authors do much more than just explain an describe. They show evidence that they have thought about a subject in depth. The subject is analyzed from several different perspectives and assessed critically. The author follows the instructors guidelines for the paper, i. e. appropriate sources, use of APA style, etc.

2. Organization and Logical Development

The best papers show evidence of prior planning as if they had been outlined in advance. The paper had a purpose or theme which is introduced in the introduction, developed in the body of the paper, and returned to in the conclusion. Paragraphs are linked to each other in a logical sequence using transitional sentences. Arguments, examples, facts, opinions, and details explain the main point and lend credibility to each point being developed.

3. Clarity of Expression

In the best papers, words are chosen carefully and sentences are constructed purposefully so that each point the author makes is expressed exactly, precisely, and as clearly as possible.

4. Grammar, Punctuation, and Spelling

The best papers are characterized by consistently correct grammar, punctuation , and spelling. Verbs agree with their subjects. There are no single sentence paragraphs.

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